IHSCM 20 Min Socials Archive

We’re delighted to bring you this latest episode with James Nichols who is interim CEO at the National Association of Care & Support Workers but his day job is founder and CEO of Jam Care. James’ background wasn’t in social care so he’s been exploring new models and approaches in his new business.

IHSCM 20 Min Social with James Nichols

We were really lucky to have interviewed Raina Summerson in this 20 Minute Social. Raina is Group CEO for Agincare and we discuss how well social care has performed during the pandemic as well as what is needed to move on from it. Raina also talks to us about the topic of profit in social care in this fascinating interview.

IHSCM 20 Min Social with Raina Summerson

In this latest episode from our popular 20 minute social series, long standing IHSCM member Helen Dyer brings us up to speed on Caldicott Guardians. Helen is a Caldicott Guardian herself and a member of the UK Caldicott Guardian Council. She also offers bespoke training and advice.

IHSCM 20 Min Social with Helen Dyer

We are thrilled to bring you this 20-minute social with Tim Spencer-Lane, mental capacity lawyer and senior lecturer at Kingston University. In this episode Tim talks all things Liberty Protection Safeguards and brings us the latest updates, with real clarity.

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IHSCM 20 Minute Social with Tim Spencer-Lane

We are proud to have joined a coalition of 60+ organisations driving the message that national lockdown must not include locking out care home visitors. We are calling on government to support care homes to enable visits in an open letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Minister for Care and DHSC officials.

Just before the second national lockdown was announced, we recorded this IHM Social Care Masterclass – Care Home Visiting Panel Discussion with Vic Rayner; CEO of the National Care Forum, Adam Purnell; Care and Quality Lead for Kepplegate Care Services, Jane Brightman; IHM General Manager for Social Care, Julia Jones; Co-Founder of John’s Campaign and former Family Carer.

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Care Home Visiting Panel Discussion - IHSCM Social Care Masterclass

Social Care Workforce Training and Recruitment: Charles Armitage, Co-Founder and Director of Florence; a tech business trying to change the way that healthcare professionals book temporary work, talks about Social Care recruitment and training.

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Social Care Workforce Training & Recruitment - IHSCM Social Care Masterclass with Charles Armitage

We’re pleased to bring you this interview with Nadia Waka, whose experiences of trying to secure a position in social care are really interesting.

As recruiters in health or social care, now is the time to rethink strategies. It is crucial to be more inclusive about how and who you are recruiting as well as taking on board the experiences and ideas of everyone in your teams, including those who are new.

Please contact Jane Brightman (jbrightman@ihm.org.uk) if you want to discuss any aspects of this topic, or if you have any messages for Nadia. We're sure she’d love to hear from you.

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Inclusive Recruitment - IHSCM Social Care Masterclass with Nadia Waka

We’re thrilled to bring you this interview with Mark Topps, Registered Manager of Little Wakering House near Southend-on-Sea.  Mark talks frankly to our Director Jon Wilks about his journey into being a care home manager and his experiences.

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Care Home Management - IHSCM Social Care Masterclass with Mark Topps

Activities in care homes have become more important than ever during the pandemic. Now with Christmas fast approaching, we’ve been lucky enough to interview Caroline Benham who is the CEO of Bright Copper Kettles CIC. Caroline talked to us about barriers this year and how to overcome them, suggestions for activities over the next few weeks and evidencing activity outcomes in a meaningful way. This is a must-watch for all care home leaders and managers but also one to share with your activity coordinators and staff. 

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Christmas Activities - IHSCM Social Care Masterclass with Caroline Benham

We’ve been lucky to interview to Mohammed A Rauf (MBE) BAME Dementia Consultant and Founder & Director Meri Yaadain CiC (http://www.meriyaadain.co.uk/). Mohammed talked to us about his lived experiences and why there is a need for his organisation which translated means ‘My Memories’. This is a highly recommended watch that we can guarantee will have you very curious to explore this subject more.

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Mohammed's Twitter handle: @BME_Dementia

IHSCM 20 Minutes Social with Mohammed A. Rauf, (MBE) BAME Dementia Consultant

20 Min Social with Nadra Ahmed (OBE, DL), Executive Chairman of the National Care Association(OBE, DL), Executive Chairman of the National Care Association. The NCA represent small and medium sized care providers and affiliated local associations as well as liaising with national Government at a political and departmental level. Nadra talked to us about the biggest issues facing the social care sector. https://nationalcareassociation.org.uk/

20 Min Social with Nadra Ahmed (OBE, DL), Executive Chairman of the National Care Association

We’ve been talking to Debbie Harris, founder and Managing Director of Autumna Care. They are on a mission to help families understand and find the best later-life care options. Debbie shares great ideas for care providers to showcase their services effectively. https://www.autumna.co.uk/

IHM 20 Min Social with Debbie Harris, Founder of Autumna

We’ve had the pleasure of talking to Dominic Headley, Founder and Director of Dominic Headley and Associates who are specialists in safe, fair recruitment and safeguarding. Dominic talks about the current landscape for recruitment in social care, changes in practice guidance, DBS, references and his plans for the future.
 
Dominic can be contacted via:
 
 dominic@dominicheadleyassociates.co.uk 
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicheadley/
 
Twitter: @DomHeadley

IHSCM 20 Min Social with Dominic Headley

Richard Wyatt-Haines, Director: https://www.hci.digital/ 

We’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Wyatt-Haines, Director of HCI who are the people behind the national Health and Care Video Library and the CONNECTPlus multiple conditions app. Richard talks about how people learn and imparts some great tips for recording your own short learning content. 

Richard showcased some items as part of his interview:

Mini tripod 
Smartphone holder 
Smartphone directional mic 
Autocue by Norton Five Limited

IHSCM 20 Min Social with Richard Wyatt-Haines

We are thrilled to have interviewed Matt Findel-Hawkins, CEO of Thank and Praise. Matt talked to us about the power of giving thanks and how it can boost wellbeing and support retention. We also explored potential for recruitment. Find out more about the free Thank and Praise platform https://thankandpraise.com/

IHSCM 20 Min Social with Matt Findel-Hawkins

We’re thrilled to have spent time with Sophie Chester-Glyn, Managing Director of both Manor Community and Co-Produce Care. Sophie talked to us about her own care business and also the importance of democratising the care debate, to give voice to those who are not often heard. You can find out more about Co-Produce Care here: https://www.coproducecare.com/

IHSCM 20 Min Social with Sophie Chester-Glyn

We’re thrilled to have spent time with Tina English, Director of Embracing Age which is a faith inspired charity dedicated to improving the lives of older people. Tina talked to us about the huge benefits to working with volunteers in social care during this inspiring 20 minute social.

20 Min Social with Tina English, Embracing Age

We’ve been honoured to record this 20 minute social with the outstanding Asan Akpan. Asan has a lot of fantastic roles - Consultant Geriatrician at Liverpool University Hospitals, Visiting Professor at the University of Cumbria, Ageing Specialty Research Group Lead and Chair of Mersey British Geriatrics Society – to name a few! During this interview he brings to life the benefits of social care providers getting involved in research and shares some ideas on how to if you are interested.

20 Min Social with Asan Akpan

We’re thrilled to have spent time with Darren Crombie, Founder of Upstream Health & Bridgit Care. Bridgit's aim is to empower and support the 2 million people in UK and 250 million people globally that require additional support to stay well and where they want to be. Darren talks to us about the millions of people caring in the UK and the support that is needed in this inspiring 20 Minute Social.

20 Min Social with Darren Crombie, Bridgit Care

Social Care Solutions - Social Media with Mark & Jenni

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